jwood Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Hey all, Just wondering if anyone knows of a good online resource for buying old, out of production and current model car kits? I did find a couple of sites doing a general search but I would like to buy from somone that has a known reputation. Any advice is much appriciated. Thanks, J
Railfreak78 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 You could always check out Emodelcars which is the guys and gals from here or check out Jim in Ohio. He always has OOP kits.
Casey Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 You could always check out Emodelcars which is the guys and gals from here or check out Jim in Ohio. He always has OOP kits. Where in WI are you? If you're near Milwaukee there are four hobby shops which stock OOP kits. If not, www.modelroundup.com or www.ebay.com
jwood Posted February 17, 2011 Author Posted February 17, 2011 Where in WI are you? If you're near Milwaukee there are four hobby shops which stock OOP kits. If not, www.modelroundup.com or www.ebay.com I'm about an 90 minutes away from Milwaukee (Fox Valley). If you can give me any info that would be great! I've been meaning to make a trip to Milwaukee to checkout some hobby stores. Thanks!
slantasaurus Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Model Empire is just a few blocks away from the Milwaukee Mile race track, that would be the first place to go. If you can get to Chicago I could let you in on some of my favorite hobby shops.
Casey Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Model Empire on 72nd & Greenfield Ave. in West Allis is a must stop, and IMHO, the best hobby shop, as they are more plastic model oriented- no R/C, trains, etc. There are three Happy Hobby stores, too. One at Good Hope Rd. & 76th St., a second at 81st & Burliegh St. (both in Milwaukee), and a third almost straight west of Model Empire on 80th & National Ave. (in West Allis). These three are hit and miss, but they do each carry OOP kits. Some kits are very much overpriced, and some are typical of what they'd sell for on eBay, but most fall in between the two extremes. Greenfield News & Hobby ( http://www.greenfieldnewsandhobby.com/index.html ) also has a good selection, lots of tools and supplies (Plastruct, hobby files, sanding sticks, paint, adhesives, etc.), and is a great place to shop. They have a few older kits and lots of die-cast stuff, too.
Badluck 13 Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 My personal favourite Model Express Nick,THANKS for the link!!!!,wasn't aware of Model Express,actually have a few I have been looking for at decent rate!!!
Nick Winter Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Nick,THANKS for the link!!!!,wasn't aware of Model Express,actually have a few I have been looking for at decent rate!!! No Problem, I've probably bought Dennis a pool, a new car and a new roof for his house by now But yes he's my favourite for his prices and selection. Nick
MikeMc Posted February 17, 2011 Posted February 17, 2011 Model Express Dennis..great source. Fair prices , shipping is always faster than you can think...and if you don't see it...email him ;)
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